Lion Family Newsletter

Welcome Back to School 2024-2025

November 2024

Dear Lion Families,

I hope each of you are doing well! Thank you for continuing to trust us with your kids. This has been an exciting year, and we have seen many ways in which our kids are learning, growing, and belonging at Lamar Middle School!

As we move into the busy holiday season, we want to emphasize the importance of good habits that help our students thrive! A restful night’s sleep, consistent school attendance, and reading each day for at least 20 minutes can make a big difference in both health and learning. Let’s work together to support our students in developing these habits—they are key to academic success and overall well-being.

Thank you for all you do to support Lamar and our efforts to educate and prepare your kids!

Warm regards,
Eric Ogle, Principal

Upcoming Events

11/4 - Picture Day 😁
11/5 - School Holiday/Election Day
11/7 - 6:30 PM: Theatre UIL Performance, Cafe
11/9 - Basketball Pre-season Tournament:

Girls 7th A Team @ Travis
Girls 8th A Team @ Houston
Girls 7th and 8th B Teams @ Bowie
Boys 7th and 8th A Teams @ de Zavala
Boys 7th and 8th B Teams @ Crockett

11/11-11/15: Kindness Week
11/11-11/15: STAAR Interim Assessment
- RLA 11/12 - 11/1
- Math 11/14 -11/15
11/11 - 2nd Six Weeks Celebrations
11/13 - 5:30 PM: 7th Grade Basketball vs. Bowie (Boys @ home, Girls away)
11/14 - 11/15 - 8th Grade High School Course Selection
11/14 - 11/16 - Theater One Act Play Festival, Singley Academy
11/14 - 5:30 PM: 8th Grade Basketball vs. Bowie (Girls @ home, Boys away)
11/18 - 11/20 - Guidance Counseling: Bullying/Cyberbullying
11/18 - 5:30 PM: 7th Grade Basketball vs. de Zavala (Girls @ home, Boys away)
11/21 - 4:00 PM: Spelling Bee, Library
11/21 - 5:30 PM: 8th Grade Basketball vs. de Zavala (Boys @ home, Girls away)
11/25 - 11/29 - School Holiday

Picture Day: 11/4

Kindness Week: 11/11-11/15

2024-2025 Yearbook

BUY YOUR YEARBOOK

The 2024-2025 Yearbook is now on sale! You may purchase the yearbook For a discounted price of $30, including a complimentary name stamp until 10/11. Please see below for additional information.

2024-2025 Online Sales

11/01/24 - 05/15/25: $35 - 2025 Yearbook Only

Personal Ads (Created Online): 8th Grade Students Only

9/27/24 - 02/16/2025: Full Page Ad - $30
9/27/24 - 02/16/2025: Half Page Ad - $15

Note: Students who purchase by 10/31 will receive a week of free dress the week of 11/4-11/8.

Students may also buy in person for exclusive discounted offers, please see the flyer for details.

Counselors' Corner

Food & School Supplies Assistance

If your child is in need of a weekly food bag to take home on Friday or assistance with school supplies, please contact his/her Lamar counselor:

Tennille Deming-Perkins: 8th grade and 6th grade (A-L) tdeming-perkins@irvingisd.net
Natassia Wilson: 7th grade and 6th grade (M-Z) nwilson@irvingisd.net

Parent Center Information

Academic Pathways

All Pro Dad

Parent & Family Compact

Lamar's 2023-2024 Parent & Family Compact Receipt Form

Please complete the brief form above acknowledging the receipt of Lamar's 23-24 Parent & Family Compact. Thank you in advance for your feedback and support.

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Important Information

Lamar Campus Improvement Plan

Lamar Middle School Parent and Family Engagement

Lamar Middle School Parent and Family Engagement - Spanish

Parent Night - Core Content Presentation

Parent Night - Student Success Coach & Counselors Presentation

Cell Phone Policy

ID Badge Policy

Dresscode Policy

Tardy Policy

Sick Students Policy

Access to Gradebook

City of Irving Support Services

The link below is to the City of Irving's page for Support Services for Individuals and Families. It has information about food pantries, utility assistance, unemployment benefits, employment opportunities and so much more.

Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Parents should only utilize the drop-off and pick-up lanes to drop their students off and/or pick them up. Both parking lots are unavailable for student drop-off or pick-up as this is a safety concern for our staff and students. Additionally, please note that the drop-off and pick-up lanes are moving lanes and therefore parking in the drop off lane is prohibited. Thank you for keeping #OURKIDS safe.